The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-09-24

Il am told, resumed the young man,
''that he left the bench, and though
quite wealthy, has gone back to the bar.
| have letter for him which my father,
recalling their youthful friendship, in
sisted on giving me; but | shall net pre-
sent it.
"Why not? He might be of service to
you.'
Scarcely, sir. You see, if l am to
be salesman i'll country store. | had
better accommodate myself to my posi-
ton. The judge, even if he remembered
old college friendships, wouldn't be
likely to consider me welcome addition
to his family circle as a visitor. He is
rich, ana then lie is said TO have very
handsome and accomplished daughter,
who would, no doubt, look down on me-
| have my bread and butter to earn, and
had better conIine myself to it,"
Possibly you are right. But how
came your father to lose his money? !
thought he Inherited fire fortune
Yes, sill: but he was drawn into i'll
curing responsibility for a relative. He
is not ruined, by any means, but is
merely hampered, and thinks he will
pull through in time with little econ
omy and prudence; and have no doubt
he will. But | am only in his way or
would have remained"
"lIave you ever thought of trying
farming?'
NO, sir. have no capital, and know
nothing of it,"
"Do you know more of selling grocer
les aud dry goods"
Not a bit more; but, you see, am
paid something there while [ learn
"Your friend, or your acquaintance,
as you call him, goes to Grifton, too,
does he?'
Eyes, sir; but he goes there in diff
ferent capacity. believe he represents
his father in some transactions about
property with the judge, and is to remain
there some days as a guest, until the
affair is closed. Possibly, as his father
wants him to marry, he may be on tour
of observation and take in the Judge s
daughter. Though that is very imperti-
ncnt of me, for he has said nothing on
the subject"
do you think he is so irresistible as
to be able to pick and choose at his pleas
ure?' inquired the girl, looking quzzi-
cally over her fathers shoulder.
''He can be very fascinating when he
chooses, am told, replied Boiling; and
as he is handsome an only son, and his
father worth millions, lie is at least what
elderly ladies call "a good catch.'"
"Dit it never occur to you, young man,
that it was your duty to obey father S
orders and deliver your letter of intro
duction?"
Il trust, sir, I'm usually obedicnt. 1t
was not a positive order. | shall write
him and explain
Il tell you that you should deliver that
letter to its proper owner. You are only
trustee in the case. am Judge Carter,
and this is my daughter Lucy. Hand
over the paper to the court"
Il beg pardon, sir; but -
You want identification. Here, con-
ductor. Tell this young gentleman who
| am"
Judge Carter" responded the fame
tionary, little curious to know what it
was all about.
Thank you, Philips. That will do.
Now, sir"
Boiling, not little astonishcd, took
the letter from his pocketbooh.
''If you Il permit me- said the judge
as he opened the letter and glanced over
the contents. Gle gives veg good
character, and wants me to lock after
you little. All, how time flies Lucy,
this young fellows father and had such
good times in the old days. How long
did you read law, Bolling?"
"a little over two years, sir. >
Like it,
Very much indeed, sir
Whom did you read with"
''Spence X Sullivan"
Good men. Sullivan put you through
the office business, | fancy. That's his
way. Now, | have been putting you
through an exhaustive examination,
which is my way, and think you will do
Let old Bragg find another salesman.
He's not dying for you, and | can get
him substitute. | have two students in
my office. What they are there for is
their own business, but they'll never
make great success at the bar unless
they change their ways. | want a clerk
to manage my office and to boss around
while am off on circuit. I'll give you
living salary, not too much, and you can
read law in the meanwhile. You ought
to be able to pass in year. If you turn
out as hope you will, why, when you
get your sheepskin, We'll see what can be
doue. What do you say to this?"
Say to it, sir! What eau say but yes,
and thank you for the otfer?''
Very well, that's settled. Here we
are, and there is our carriage. Jump in.
I'll drive
The next day James Poulder, Esq.